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Minnesota Woman's Fundraiser Tops $624K After Viral Playground Slur Incident

  • A viral video from a Rochester, Minnesota park shows Shiloh Hendrix using racial slurs toward a five-year-old child on May 5, 2025.
  • The incident escalated after Hendrix accused the child of taking an item from her 18-month-old son's belongings, prompting public backlash and police involvement.
  • The Rochester Police Department has taken multiple calls and is investigating while the NAACP Rochester Branch initiated a fundraiser for legal aid and social justice related to the child.
  • Hendrix publicly identified herself through a crowdfunding campaign with a current $1 million goal, stating the funds aim to protect her family as she fears relocation.
  • The video has intensified community calls for accountability, with local leaders supporting investigation efforts and urging witnesses to contact police at 507-328-6800.
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